Support Worker East Lothian - Musselburgh

Ark People Housing Care; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in social care is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their supportive team. This role involves working closely with vulnerable people, providing them with the care and encouragement they need to live fulfilling lives. With no previous experience required, this is an excellent opportunity to start your career in adult social care. The organization values its employees, offering training, career progression, and a range of benefits including employee discounts and generous holiday allowances. If you are passionate about making a positive difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Discounts

Career Progression Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work Scheme

Fully Funded PVG & SSSC Registration

Up to 36 Days Paid Holiday

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Opportunity to gain qualifications while working.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable individuals through daily activities.
• Communicate effectively to maintain relationships.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Positive Reinforcement

Education

SVQ2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

1 x 20 hour contract available - Female only

East Lothian service supports people in Haddington, Tranent & Musselburgh.

Tranent supports 4 people, 2 within 1 block of flats and 2 outreach. The service users in Tranent are very independent so your shift could be spent with more than 1 supported person. There are no sleepover shifts in Tranent. There are good bus links connecting Tranent and the other villages in East Lothian.

Musselburgh supports 6 people in one block of flats. There is a sleepover shift which involves working 3pm - 3pm. Other shifts include 8am - 2pm, 9am - 5pm and 3pm - 9pm. There are great bus links with Edinburgh to our Musselburgh Service.

We have a lovely team of Support Workers in East Lothian who are really supportive. Our supported people love getting outside whether that be sitting on a bench for a chat or getting involved with gardening. - Chrissy, Care & Support Manager East & Mid Lothian

If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives then apply now to join our team!

Your main duties will include but not be limited to:

1. Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
2. Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
3. Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.

View our job outline, find out what your working week could look like and hear from our current Support Workers on Ark's website www.arkha.org.uk/work-with-us.

Why Ark?

1. No Previous Experience Required - Ark provides full training so no previous experience is required, making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care.
2. Get a qualification while you work - Ark fully funds your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care which you complete with the support of our in-house SVQ team.
3. Employee Discounts - Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.
4. Career Progression - Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
5. Employee Assistance Program - Ark's Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.
6. Contracted hours to suit you - We have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland.

In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:

1. Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata.
2. 4% Contributory pension scheme.
3. Cycle to Work Scheme.
4. Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark.

Our employees told us in a recent survey that they stay with Ark because they believe in our values, we have supportive managers who continually appreciate their staff and they love making a positive difference in our supported people's lives, helping them to achieve their dreams.

Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care.

Previous experience of the following is an advantage but not essential as Ark will provide full training: Care Worker, Social worker, Home Carer, Case Worker, Care Assistant, Autism Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Social Care Worker.

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